The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members

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Product Description The revised new edition of the must-read guide for executives—provides comprehensive coverage of topics in corporate governance by leading subject-matter expertsThe Handbook of Board Governance is the marketing-leading text on public, nonprofit, and private board governance. Providing comprehensive, in-depth coverage, this unique text represents a collaboration of internationally-recognized academics and prominent organization directors, executives, managers, and advisors. Contributors include Ariel Fromer Babcock, Robert Eccles, Alice Korngold, Ellie Mulholland, Michael Useem, Elizabeth Valentine and John Zinkin. Practical, expert guidance enables readers to understand value creation and the strategic role of the board, risk governance and oversight, audit and compensation committee effectiveness, CEO succession planning, and other diverse board duties and responsibilities.Now in its second edition, the Handbook offers substantial updates and revisions reflecting contemporary trends, practices, and developments in board governance. New content includes discussions of pressing issues related to climate change, examination of information technology and cybersecurity challenges, and recent tax legislation that will impact executive compensation. Editor Dr. Richard Leblanc—an award-winning teacher, professor, lawyer, management consultant, and specialist on boards of directors—integrates practical experience and academic rigor to assist readers:Build and strengthen engaged and collaborative leadership in the boardroomRecognize the role and responsibilities of a well-functioning governing boardRisk governance, assurance, and the duties of directorsKeep pace with new trends in board governance and shareholder responsibilityMeasure performance and align performance measurement to executive payUnderstand information technology governance, sustainability governance, and the different forms of governanceHighly relevant to board and committee members regardless of sector or industry, The Handbook of Board Governance, 2nd Edition is an invaluable source of knowledge on all aspects of corporate and organization governance. From the Inside Flap Corporate and organization governance can be fairly complicated. This is equally true of public, non-profit, and private board governance.Luckily, it doesn't have to be. The Handbook of Board Governance provides readers with a wealth of insights from both practitioners (directors, management, and advisors) and academics. Editor Richard Leblanc has included entries from numerous experts, such as Ariel Fromer Babcock, Robert Eccles, Alice Korngold, Ellie Mulholland, Michael Useem, Elizabeth Valentine, and John Zinkin. The practitioners leverage their own experiences to offer practical advice anyone can use to improve their understanding of, and approach to, corporate governance. Academics ensure the lessons and insights offered in this guidebook have been rigorously assessed. The result? An essential source of knowledge for anyone navigating the tricky waters of board governance. This Second Edition is particularly helpful. It includes significant updates and revisions to address contemporary board governance trends and practices. Regardless of your industry, if you wish to more thoroughly understand any aspect of corporate and organization governance, The Handbook of Board Governance, Second Edition is an invaluable resource. From the Back Cover Corporate and organization governance can be fairly complicated. This is equally true of public, non-profit, and private board governance.Luckily, it doesn't have to be. The Handbook of Board Governance provides readers with a wealth of insights from both practitioners (directors, management, and advisors) and academics. Editor Richard Leblanc has included entries from numerous experts, such as Ariel Fromer Babcock, Robert Eccles, Alice Korngold, Ellie Mulholland, Michael Useem, Elizabeth Valentine, and John Zinkin